Sony Cyber-shot HX50V designed for enthusiasts (pictures)

While still a 30x zoom point-and-shoot at heart, the HX50V has some features that advanced users (or those looking to become advanced) will appreciate.

Read More

Sony Cyber-shot HX50V

The follow-up to the popular and generally excellent HX30V, the HX50V gets a new 30x, f3.5-6.3, 24-720mm lens in a body that's basically the same dimensions and weight as its predecessor: 4.4 inches wide by 2.6 inches high by 1.2 inches deep and approximately 9.6 ounces.
Read full review

3-inch LCD

On back is a 3-inch LCD with a 921K-dot resolution. Controls are similar to the HX30V, but the custom function button has been relocated from the top to the back and there's a new dial on top.
Read full review

Exposure compensation dial

Joining the mode dial on top is one for quickly adjusting exposure compensation. Also, while past models only had full manual and program auto modes, the HX50V has shutter speed priority and aperture priority modes.
Read full review